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Psalm 36

Sinful Men - Loving God

1 Sin speaks to the sinful man within his heart. There is no fear of God in his eyes. 2 For he makes much of himself in his own eyes. So his sin is not known and hated. 3 The words of his mouth are sinful and false. He has stopped being wise and doing good. 4 He plans wrong-doing upon his bed. He sets himself on a path that is not good. He does not hate what is bad.

5 O Lord, Your loving-kindness goes to the heavens. You are as faithful as the sky is high. 6 You are as right and good as mountains are big. You are as fair when You judge as a sea is deep. O Lord, You keep safe both man and animal. 7 Of what great worth is Your loving-kindness,O God! The children of men come and are safe in the shadow of Your wings. 8 They are filled with the riches of Your house. And You give them a drink from Your river of joy. 9 All life came from You. In Your light we see light.

10 Keep on giving Your loving-kindness to those who know You. Keep on being right and good to the pure in heart. 11 Do not let the foot of pride come near me. Do not let the hand of the sinful push me away. 12 There have the wrong-doers fallen. They have been thrown down, and cannot rise.